Microsoft has announced they’re delisting the original Age of Empires III, nearly two decades after the classic RTS launched for PC.

The original Age of Empires III is now delisted on digital storefronts, meaning you can’t get the non-Definitive version for one of the best strategy games ever made.

However, the original Age of Empires III multiplayer servers will remain online for a few more weeks, mostly so longtime fans can properly give the RTS a final goodbye.

“After many years of support, we will be retiring the title from sale. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition will continue to be supported,” Xbox Game Studios said. “In addition, on October 30, 2024 at 10am PT multiplayer services for the game will cease to run. This is due to the technology no longer being supported.

“If you own the game, you will still be able to play campaign and skirmish content. Online multiplayer is the only area of the game that will no longer be available.”

This new delisting for the game doesn’t mean Age of Empires III is going away completely. Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition was released back in 2020 and will continue to be supported, you can even try it for free right now.

Originally released way back in 2005 for Windows PC (I still own my physical CDs for the game), Age of Empires III took the incredible base from Age of Empires II and took the franchise to 3D visuals, as well as added more civs, cultures, and revamped trading. The Definitive Edition improves on it further.

Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition has been available for Windows PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store).